Having participated in 25 CEDIA Expos in a variety of roles — attendee, installation business owner, instructor, exhibitor and press, I have many stories to tell. What began as small get-togethers in the early years with fewer than 1,000 attendees eventually grew to the extravagant events, awards banquet and late-night parties we now see. With amazing new technologies, CEDIA Expos never disappoint.
This year’s CEDIA Expo once again drew attendees from around the world. This year’s show attracted 18,750 attendees and technology lovers with anticipated product announcements, new revenue opportunities and some innovative surprises as well. Attendance was slightly above last year’s 18,700, with 500 exhibitor booths, a quarter of them new.